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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Back End Web Development & Cloud Engineering)

EQC Institute offers Coding courses in Queensland, where you will gain hands-on experience in web development and learn the practical skills required to build websites and applications. You will develop real skills including coding multiple languanges, full stack web development, how to code Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.

Course Description

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development & Cloud Engineering) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a coding & software development course covering the essential & practical skills used in software development & engineering work. You'll build & deploy real applications, then move into AI & machine learning, where you'll code in Python, train a machine learning model & build your own chatbot on a live LLM. The course closes with cyber security & blockchain, the technology behind digital currencies.

QLD Government Subsidy and No Up-front Fees

For eligible students the usual course fee of $5230 will be reduced to either $1,500 (Non-Concession) or $381 (Concession) as a course co-contribution fee. The remaining fees will be subsidised by the QLD State Government under the Career Boost Program.

Eligible students can pay no fees upfront by deferring the payment to a VET Student Loan. This means the remaining $1500 or $381 can be deffered and paid out of your take home salarly once you meet the income threshold. See below for more information. Course fees paid direct are done so on a monthly cycle.

Non-Subsidised Full Fee: $5230
Non-Concession Subsidised Fee: $1500
Concession Subsidised Fee: $381


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The Queensland Government have subsidised the course fee cost through their Skills Assure program. Eligible Queensland students may enrol into the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course through the Career Boost Program see below for more details.

Some of the Tools You'll Learn
Course Subjects
  • S01: Frontend Development & Working with Clients
  • S02: Backend Development
  • S03: Dev Ops, Deployment & Hosting
  • S04: Cloud Computing
  • S05: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • S06: Cyber Security & Blockchain
Core Topics
  • Frontend Web Development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript): Build responsive, accessible interfaces from the ground up, then bring them to life with JavaScript, DOM manipulation and animation.
  • Backend Engineering (Node.js, Express, REST APIs): Write the server side of the application, designing REST APIs that handle requests, responses, authentication and error handling the way production systems do.
  • Databases and Data Management (MongoDB, SQL and NoSQL): Model and query real data, compare relational and non-relational approaches, and connect a live database to your application.
  • DevOps, Deployment and Hosting (Git, GitHub, Docker, CI/CD): Use version control the way development teams do, containerise your work with Docker, and set up a pipeline that deploys your code automatically.
  • Domains, DNS and Networking (Cloudflare, HTTPS, SSL): Register a domain, configure DNS and understand what actually happens between a browser and a server.
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, IAM, S3, EC2): Work hands-on in Amazon Web Services, provisioning storage and compute, managing user access, and keeping cloud costs under control.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Python, LLMs): Learn Python, train a machine learning model that predicts real outcomes, run open source models locally, and build your own AI chatbot on a live language model.
  • Cyber Security (OWASP Top 10, Authentication, Encryption): Defend an application properly with input validation, rate limiting, JWT authentication and hashing, and understand the risks the OWASP Top 10 exists to catch.
  • Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Explore how cryptocurrency stays secure without a central authority, and write smart contracts that execute automatically.
  • Working with Clients (Discovery, Briefs, Scope, Quotes): Run a client discovery conversation, write a scope of works, quote the job and communicate professionally from first email to final review.
  • Entry Requirements

    To enter this qualification you must:

    • Have minimum level of English and Numeracy Skills required
    • Demonstrate study capacity
    • Complete application form to be reviewed by entry team
    Course Details
    Subjects:
    6
    Delivery:
    100% online
    Study Type:
    Course Coach
    Optional Classes:
    Online Lectures
    Enrolment Period End:
    31st August 2026
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    Fee and Payment Options

    Government Subsidy

    Eligible for a Government Subsidy. Your state government may subsidise your course fee's to support with your upskill and career advancement. Check Eligibility on this page or speak to the team.

    No-Upfront Payment - Pay By VSL

    Defer your fees to a Vet Student Loan and pay the course fees as a repayable loan to the Commonwealth out of your wage once you reach of the threshold. Available for eligible students only.

    Payment Plan - FFS

    Want to pay your fees direct. EQC Institute offers a payment plan whereby you only pay-as-you-go for the education your enrolled into. Study, progress and succeed.
    Apply here to see if you are eligible:

    Let us know if you are interested in our courses and our team will contact you with further information.

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    EQC Institute of Technology is a Government Accredited, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering Formal Qualifications in Technology, Cyber Security, AI Programing and Cloud Engineering.

    RTO Number 45758 | CRICOS #03952E
    Real Tech Industry Demand
    2700+
    $95k-$115k
    1.48M

    Active job listings Australia wide according to SEEK.com 28/7/2026 for "Software Development"

    Average annual salary for an entry level Web Development role. Top level role annual salaries ranging upto $245k.

    More IT professionals needed in Australia's workforce by 2035 with growing demand. Source: ACS Digital Pulse, 2025

    University Pathways


    EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualifies for articulation with credit into a number of university Bachelor programs. This means our students can progress into approved programs with credit up to 1 year, and in a number of cases direct entry into Year 2 (depending on the university).

    Terms and conditions may apply at the relevant university and how to inquire with each university is listed below. Contact us for more information.

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    Curtin
    University

    1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).

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    Newcastle
    University

    1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 or 70 unit credits (eligible bachelor course)

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    Edith Cowan
    University

    1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).

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    Griffith
    University

    Case by Case basis. We will support you with your application

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    Eligibility Requirements

    To access a VET Student Loan for this course, you must: 

    i. Be an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder usually resident in Australia, a Pacific Engagement visa holder usually resident in Australia, or a qualifying New Zealand Special Category visa holder;
    ii. Be academically suited to the course — shown through a Year 12 certificate (Senior Secondary Certificate of Education), an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification, or by achieving the required level in our approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment (full details in our Student Entry Procedure;
    iii. Hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI);
    iv. Have HELP balance remaining;


    VSL Fee Periods and Census Dates 2026

    The Essentials

    VSL Statement

    Equinim College trading as EQC Institute of Technology (RTO 45758). EQC Institute of Technology CRICOS 03952E. A VET Student Loan will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. VET Student Loans information, eligibility, fees, census days and our published procedures are available on the website.
    What Are Census Dates?
    Your tuition fees are spread evenly across [3] sequential fee periods, each containing a census day — so your debt builds gradually as you progress, not all at once. The unit fees and census days for this course are published on our website. A census day is your deadline to change your mind without cost. If you withdraw from a unit on or before its census day, you will not incur a VETSL debt for that unit, and any tuition fees you’ve paid up front for it will be refunded. After the census day, you’re liable for that unit’s fees. If you are eligible for a subsidy, the set subsidy amount will be paid by the Queensland Government upon successful processing of your enrolment. Our friendly team will assist you to determine your eligibility and complete your enrolment as simply as possible.

    VSL Enrolment Steps

    From here to enrolled — your six steps
    1.    Check your eligibility — the criteria above, plus our entry requirements in the Student Entry Procedure on our website.
    2.   Apply to enrol — submit your application with your evidence of identity, citizenship or residency, and academic suitability.
    3.   Complete your entry assessment — if you’re relying on an LLN assessment, we’ll arrange it and give you your results promptly.
    4.   Enrol — before you enrol we’ll give you full written information about your fees, the loan and your rights; once enrolled you’ll receive your Statement of Covered Fees and Fee Notice. Fees listed as covered by your loan can never be charged to you personally.
    5.    Apply for your VET Student Loan — we set up your eCAF and the system emails you your login. Complete and submit it no earlier than 2 business days after you enrol, and by 11:59 pm AEST on or before the census day of the first unit you want the loan to cover.
    6.    Start studying. During your course you’ll confirm you’re still studying via short progression forms (about every 4 months) —completing them keeps your loan active. Before each census day you’ll get a Fee Notice showing exactly what you’re being charged, and within 28 days after each census day, a Commonwealth Assistance Notice confirming your loan amount and debt. If anything in a notice is wrong, you have the right to have it corrected.

    Course Breakdown
    6 Subjects
    Subject 1: Frontend Development & Working with Clients
    What You'll Learn:
    Build and style responsive websites from scratch with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript, the three languages every website on earth runs on
    Write your first line of code in week one, in the same professional setup working developers use
    Make pages actually do things with interactive forms, navigation, animations and dynamic content
    Structure sites the way search engines reward, using semantic HTML and SEO fundamentals
    Test and debug like a professional across desktop, tablet and mobile with browser developer tools
    Win the work, not just do it: run a client discovery, write a scope of works, quote the job and communicate professionally
    Subject 2: Backend Development
    What You'll Learn:
    Build the engine room of a web application with Node.js and Express, the server-side code that powers the sites people actually use
    Design and build your own REST APIs, the standard every modern app uses to move data between systems
    Work with real databases in MongoDB, storing, retrieving and updating live data instead of hardcoded examples
    Understand how the internet actually talks, from HTTP methods and status codes to CORS and request handling
    Command the terminal with confidence, the tool that separates people who use computers from people who control them
    Connect your frontend to your own backend and watch a full-stack application come together for the first time
    Subject 3: Dev Ops, Deployment & Hosting
    What You'll Learn:
    Take your application live on the internet with a real domain name you buy and configure yourself
    Master Git and GitHub, the version control system every development team on the planet runs on
    Deploy to production with Vercel and Render, going from code on your laptop to a URL you can send anyone
    Build a CI/CD pipeline that tests and ships your code automatically every time you push a change
    Containerise your work with Docker so your application runs identically anywhere, the skill that ended "it works on my machine"
    Understand what actually happens between a browser and a server, from DNS and IP addresses to HTTPS and SSL certificates
    Subject 4: Cloud Computing
    What You'll Learn:
    Work hands-on inside Amazon Web Services, the platform running a third of the internet and named in more job ads than any other cloud skill
    Provision real cloud infrastructure yourself, spinning up S3 storage and EC2 servers the way engineers do every day
    Control who can access what with IAM users, roles, permissions and multi-factor authentication
    Deploy a containerised application onto a live cloud server and watch it serve real traffic
    Secure and monitor a cloud environment, covering the shared responsibility model, logging and the misconfigurations behind most real-world breaches
    Keep a lid on cloud spend with AWS Budgets and cost monitoring, the skill businesses notice fastest
    Subject 5: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    What You'll Learn:
    Learn Python from the ground up, the language behind almost every AI and machine learning system in the world
    Train a machine learning model that makes real predictions from real data, then test how accurate it actually is
    Build your own AI chatbot on a live language model, from a blank file to a working conversation
    Run open source AI models locally on your own machine, with no subscription and no data leaving your computer
    Use AI properly as a developer, prompting and debugging at a level most people never reach
    Secure what you build against the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, the risks unique to AI applications
    Subject 6: Cyber Security & Blockchain
    What You'll Learn:
    Defend a live application against real attacks, covering the OWASP Top 10 risks behind most breaches you read about
    Secure user accounts properly with authentication, authorisation, JWT tokens and the difference between encryption and hashing
    Stop bad traffic before it reaches your code using Cloudflare, rate limiting, bot prevention and input validation
    See how a DDoS attack actually works, and what defending against one looks like from the inside
    Understand how blockchain removes the need to trust anyone, through hashing, digital signatures, consensus and decentralisation
    Write smart contracts that execute themselves, and learn the OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 risks that make them fail
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    What are the course subjects?

    S01: Frontend Development & Working with Clients
    S02:
    Backend Development
    S03:
    Dev Ops, Deployment & Hosting
    S04:
    Cloud Computing
    S05:
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    S06:
    Cyber Security & Blockchain

    What are the units?

    We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful. The elective units have been set for you to fit the Back End Web Development & Cloud Engineering Specialisation.

    CORE UNITS

    BSBCRT512
    Originate and develop concepts
    BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
    BSBXTW401
    Lead and facilitate a team
    ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
    ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
    ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

    ELECTIVE UNITS
    ICTPRG554
    Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
    ICTPRG553
    Create and develop REST APIs
    ICTWEB522
    Develop website information architecture
    ICTDBS507
    Integrate databases with websites
    ICTWEB525
    Implement quality assurance process for websites
    ICTAII503
    Build natural language processing models and pipelines
    ICTAII501
    Automate work tasks using machine learning
    ICTAII502
    Train and evaluate machine learning models
    ICTICT527
    Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
    ICTCLD505
    Implement cloud infrastructure with code
    ICTCLD506
    Implement virtual network in cloud environments
    ICTCLD507
    Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
    ICTCLD508
    Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
    ICTCLD502
    Design and implement highly-available cloud infrastructure

    What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

    On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development & Cloud Engineering), you will be equipped with a diverse set of highly sought-after skills. The digital economy is expanding at pace, and virtually every industry now relies on skilled web developers to build, maintain, and grow their online presence.

    Industries hiring Web Development professionals right now:

    Finance & Insurance:
    building secure banking portals, payment gateway integrations, and customer-facing financial dashboards

    Healthcare:
    developing patient booking systems, telehealth platforms, and accessible health information websites

    Retail & E-Commerce:
    creating online stores, product management systems, and seamless checkout experiences

    Education: designing e-learning platforms, student portals, and interactive course delivery websites

    Gaming & Entertainment:
    developing browser-based games, streaming interfaces, and community platforms

    Telecommunications:
    building customer self-service portals, real-time usage dashboards, and product landing pages

    Manufacturing:
    creating supply chain tracking interfaces, B2B client portals, and internal business tools

    Data & Cloud Hosting: developing data visualisation dashboards, SaaS application front-ends, and cloud service management consoles

    Cyber Security:
    building security awareness training platforms, internal reporting tools, and compliance management systems

    Marketing & Media:
    crafting campaign landing pages, content management systems, and brand websites that convert

    Are there any entry requirements?

    There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.

    As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills), academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.

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